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Mayor Young & Commissioner Harrison Urge Residents to Maintain Social Distancing Amid COVID-19 Emergency

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young and Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael S. Harrison are reminding residents that starting today, at 5:00 p.m., all restaurants, bars, movie theaters and gyms will be closed to the public.

Second Positive Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Baltimore City

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced that the Maryland Department of Health has identified the second positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Baltimore City.

Mayor Young and County Executives from Across the State Join Governor Hogan for COVID-19 Update

Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young joined county executives from across Maryland for a conference call at noon today with Governor Hogan, members of his cabinet, and senior government officials regarding the State's ongoing response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mayor Young Seeks Federal Emergency Assistance for Baltimore Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Outbreak

Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young today sent a letter to Governor Hogan requesting the State's support in unlocking potentially millions of dollars in funding for Baltimore's small businesses through the federal Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL).

Mayor Young Outlines Process to Keep City Council Updated on COVID-19 Response

Starting Friday, March 13, Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young will activate the City's Joint Information Command Center (JICC) to ensure residents are receiving the most up-to-date and accurate information available regarding Baltimore's response to COVID-19.

Mayor Young Requests a Halt to Evictions Baltimore Sheriff, and District Administrative Judge Agree to Halt Evictions While Schools Closed

BALTIMORE, MD.  — Beginning immediately, evictions in Baltimore City are halted while schools are closed due to the growing COVID-19 virus.

Mayor Young and Health Commissioner release COVID-19 Guidance for Mass Gatherings

BALTIMORE, MD.  — Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young and Baltimore City Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa have created a guidance for all event organizers in Baltimore City.

Mayor Orders Suspension of City-Operated Senior Center Buildings

Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young has announced that, effective immediately, all discretionary activities are temporarily suspended for older adults, including all programming at the seven City-operated Senior Center buildings.

Mayor Young & Councilman Cohen Launch Trauma Informed Care Task Force

BALTIMORE, MD.  — Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young was joined by Councilman Zeke Cohen to launch the newly established Trauma Informed Care Task Force.

Mayor Young to Introduce Emergency Legislation at Tonight’s Council Meeting

Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young plans to introduce emergency legislation at tonight’s Council meeting calling on the City Council President to stand up a commission of residents to review 13 proposed changes to the City’s charter.

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